Whipped Cream

Makes about 4 cups.

Basic: Whip the cream to soft peaks using an electric mixer for about 3 minutes. Add the sugar and any other flavorings listed below, by recipe, and whip those in by hand.

For the Pumpkin Pie: Substitute brown sugar for regular sugar.

For the Sugar-Dusted Choux Twists, add: 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom and 1/2 teaspoon orange-blossom water.

For the Chocolate Celebration Cake, add: 1/2 cup Nutella, or other hazelnut spread, softened; 2 tablespoons cocoa powder; and a pinch of ground cinnamon.

Used in: Chocolate Celebration Cake, Pumpkin Pie, Sugar-Dusted Choux Twists.